Audi S8 vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · Audi A6
- Length199.3 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase115.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight4,586 lb
- Width74.7 in
- Audi A6 width79.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A6 is 5.5 in shorter (199.3 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Audi S8 is 4.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 79.2 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (115.9 in vs 111.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 546 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,040 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 546 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,040 lb)
- Width: Audi S8 is 4.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 79.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (115.9 in vs 111.9 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6 — Audi A6 is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S8 — Audi S8 is narrower by 4.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S8 — Based on length × width (Audi S8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S8 | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.3 in | 193.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 79.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 111.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,586 lb | 4,040 lb | 546 lb |
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